RFP_Attachment_6.7_Bed_Space_and_Estimated_Populations.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) to secure a contract for comprehensive correctional health and behavioral health services for facilities throughout the state. The contract will cover a range of clinical services including primary care, hospitalization, emergency care, specialty care, chronic care, long-term care, hospice/palliative care, dental, optometry/optical, ancillary services, coordination of pharmacy services, supplies, equipment, support services, and staffing. The contract also includes behavioral health services such as psychiatric services, psychological services, substance abuse treatment, case management, and therapeutic recreational activities. The contract period is expected to run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with a total estimated value potentially exceeding $1 billion over the five-year term. The RFP requires respondents to have at least five years of experience providing comprehensive clinical services in correctional settings and to meet a minimum capital requirement of $25 million.

The pricing for this contract is not specified in the document. The RFP does not mention any set-asides or incumbents, but the current environment is detailed in the attached bed space and population data. Funding for this contract is expected to come from the state's budget, though the exact amounts are not provided. Additional salient information includes the requirement for respondents to have significant experience in the correctional healthcare space and a sizable capital position to meet the needs of the contract.